Propeller Shaft Inspection

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Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.

Fig 1: Measuring Propeller Shaft Center Runout Using Dial Gauge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a single component. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  Propeller shaft maximum runout
  
  0.8 mm {0.031 in}
Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the directions shown by the arrows.

Fig 2: Checking Propeller Shaft Maximum Runout
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If it is not within the specification, replace the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  Propeller shaft rotation torque
  
  0.29-0.98 N.m {3.0-9.9 kgf.cm, 2.6-8.6 in.lbf}